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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05

II probably never occurs to the casual
thinker how much material is used in
publishing the production of an author,
especially if tho number OF volumes
published be very great. 1t takes figures
and figures, com pared with some familiar
standard, to reveal this. During the ex-
ercises in memory of Gen. Grant, at
Hartford, Conn, Wednesday evening,
some curious statistics were read regard
ing the material used in The manufac-
ture of his personal Memoirs" from
which the following were taken: In bind
ing the cloth books there was Al ,359
square yards of cloth used, or if put
in one piece it would make a strip
one yard wide and % 1-5 miles long
The gold used in stamping. lettering,
etc. on all styles of binding, if coined
would make S15,446.47. The price
paid the gold heaters for this gold
was So $3.50. There were 276 barrels
of binder paste used, weighing about 3d.
900 pounds. There were 1882 sheep
skins used, 1921 goatskins and 13S calf
skins. As none of these skins were split,
it represents, of course, the killing of an
equal number of animals. There were
about 500 ,210 reams of paper used in the
printing, which weighed about 1,S13,SOO
pounds or $685. tons. This put into one
p iece would make a strip feet
wide and 1,680$8 miles long. If
the bo oks were piled up in one row
she narrowest way, that is the same as
they no uld stand in a book case, 1t would
take shelf 1913 miles long to hold
them. If the pages of the books were
Joined together it would make strip of
paper inches wide and 6,72915 miles
long. Fo1ty-one steam presses were
working day and night; over 1000 opera
tives were employed; and over 5000
agents engaged in distributing the books.
To these latter-who were mainly old
soldiers and the widows of soldiers, was
paid in commissions for the selling of
the book, considerably more than $1,000
900 in cash."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05

OFFICIAL reports of the oyster industry
show that no less than $4,000 persons are
employed in producing annually $13 ,438,-
$50 OF marketable oysters at an invest
ment of little over $1O,00O,O00. As the
product increases and prices decrease the
market responds, SO that with proper
management the oyster may become a
staple article of food among the laboring
classes. The state of North Carolina has
lately taken much interest in it's oyster
beds, but the laws are still too vague to
allow secure titles in oyster grounds.
The frequent oyster wars in Chesa-
peake bay show the demand for
better legal regulations. Lieut.. Winslow,
y. S. N, who was detailed to make special
Investigations OF the oyster industries,
says that the Connecticut law can be
probably copied by other maritime
states. This law provides for the grant
ing of perpetual franchises at fixed prices
for the taking of oysters on tracts ap-
piled for except the natural beds. There
are in consequence eight times as many
men engaged in the oyster business in
Connecticut now as in 1880.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05

The Mexican secretary of foreign af-
fairs states that there is not a single case
of cholera either in Mexico or Central
America.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05
Saved by a Game OF Chess.
MannigtalttgeS.

The Moorish prince, Abul Hejex. Was
thrown into prison for sedition by his
brother Muhammed, king of Granada.
There he remained for several years, IN
til the king, fearing he might escape,
place himself at the head Of a fresh re-
VOLT and Selling the crown, sent.one of his
pashas 90 see to his Immediate execution.
Abul Heiex was playing at chess when
the pasha came and babe him prepare
for death. The prince asked for two
hours respite, which was refused. After
earnest entfeaty he obtained permission
to flush bis game. He was in no hurry
about the moves, we are told, and well 1t
was so, for before an hour had elapsed a
messenger brought the news that Muharn-
med had been struck dead by apoplexy
and Abul was forthwith proclaimed king
of Granada.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05

A CRISIS has occurred in the Servian
cabinet and the premier has resigned.
The division is over the question of the
Servian policy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05

CHARLES TELLAPoUGH an eccentric old
bachelor living alone on farm near
Port Washington was brutally murdered
Wednesday evening fer his money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05

THE British steamer Ben Hope enroute
from Vera Cruz for New York was burn
ed Thursday asternoon. The officers and
crew were rescued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05

THE president on Thursday appointed
Frank w. Welna, of West Point, Nebras-
ka, register at the land Office at Niobrara,
Nebraska.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05

THE steel steamship Susquehanna was
pierced through by ice IN the straits of
Mackinaw Friday and her forward com
partment flied with water. If her forward
buIkhead holds out she will be able to
proceed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05
To Dislodge an Enemy

When it takes the form of diseas, of the kidneys
or bladder, is task we'll nigh impossible of ac-
complishment- Renal and vescal maladies are
more obstinate than any others Counteracr,
therefore, the earliest indications OF inactivity of
the many organs with Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which possesses among other excellent
qualities, those of efficient diuretic The de-
gree of stimulation apparent from its use reaches,
but goes beyond the bounds OF safety. L in
vigorateS always, never irritateS. Bright's dis,
ease, diabetes, catarTh OF the bladder are diSeaS
es successfully cembatted in their ncipiency with
this benign medicinal stimulant and tonic Be!
sides reinforcing and regulating the kidneys and
bladder, the BituerS is a specific for fever and
ague, constipation and dyspepsia.
Told by Labouchere: II cannot express
how much feel delighted and honered at
having met you, Mr.. Carlyle" quoth Mr.
Malloek. after conversation with the
sage of Chelsea. "Eh! well, [ hope I may
not meet you again." is said to have beeA
the pleasant reply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05

1T is claimed that Rhinelander Is the
only place of its size In the state that has
no secret societies
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05
The MAIL ROBBED

Col. Wilder, superintendent OF the
mail service, said this afternoon that ne
had just received dispatch from MT.
True, the mail agent on the route De-
tween Los Angeles and Demlng, con-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05

SERIOUS charges have been preferred
against Tax Commissioners Coleman and
Donnelly, of New York city, by the vice
president of the Central tax payers asso-
citation, and their removal has been asked.
The charges are that they failed to assess
property lawfully entitled to assessment
aggregating $5O,O00,0OO and that they
allowed taxes to the extent of $1,OOO,00O
TO be lost to the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05

GREAT excitement was caused in Louis
vile, Ky, about noon Friday by an
alarm sounded on the fire bells. A signal
of eleven taps by the fire department had
been agreed upon IN case the jail in
which are lodged the two negroes who
so brutally beat Miss Jennie Bowman,
was attaced by a mob. About noon the
usual call given to notify members Of
legion was sounded and was mistaken
by the citizens for the eleven taps. An
immense crowd soon gathered in the vi
cinity of the jail but finding no mob
there aud learning their mistake soon
quietly dispersed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05
A Glorious Climate.
New York Sun.

New York Sun.
''Ill tell you little story that has be-
come an historic legend up in Santa
Barbara which will illustrate pretty well,
[ think, what / am driving at. Santa
Barbara, you know, is a handsome town
on the coast, famous for its hotel, magni
fcent roses, and splendid bathing. On
one side spreads the broad Pacific and on
the other tower high and rugged mount
aims. Well, an old man once lived in the
town who is said to have first settled
there when the big mountains were little
hills. It was a regular habit with him to
go down and sit on the wharf whenever
a steamer was coming in. While seated
in his faVorite place one day he was ap-
preached by a tourist who had Just step
ped off the steamer, and who was looking
about to learn something of the country.
Stepping up to the old man, he asked:
How do you manage to raise such
exquisite roses here?'
g Climate was the response.
:" And such large watermelons?
" Climate came again, mOnotonously.
"'And such fine crops of wheat and
barley?'
Climate was echoed again, with a
vicious snap.
'The inquisitive tourist here faltered
trifie before asking another question,
but finally he again ventured: I under
stand you are to have a railroad built in
Santa Barbara
The old man merely bowed his assent.
"'But how will you get over that mount
ain? asked tie traveller, pointing to the
mountain in the rear of the town.
g Climb it., growled the old man, as he
got up and walked away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-05
WASHINGTON.

THE decrease in the public debt for
April is estimated at $12,0O0,OO0 to $15,
100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-28
S1uO.fNS UELCOME TIE AMERICANS
THE UNITED STATES SHIP ADAMS Al THE ISLAND
rnII L * EIXEn EY LIE AEEMANS.

THE UNITED STATES SHIP ADAMS AT THE ISLAND
A POLL TAX FIXED BY THE GERMANS
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov GA correspondent writing
from Apa, Samoa under date OF November :. reports
the arrival OF the United states ship Adams at tho
island en- October 10 The correspondent says: " 1t
was significant watch the delighted expressions OF
the SaInOans aud hear them say how glad thcI were.
FreBlly relations AT once established between tho
Saiaoans and American officers ana native dances were
given honor OF the visitors Ihs first meeting OF tho
native Legislature under Tamasese took place October
L. The behavior OF the natives did indicate any de-
parture their position that they 10 not submit to
TaInasese but TO the Germans. The proceedings al tho
Parliament consistent with the German policy.
Germans the law ii to ne AMI there was an
end OF IT, NJ one allowed 10 discuss the tax which
WIS announced. tax OF one dollar per hrhl was an
nOnnced with fine and imprisonment II not PAID III u
noS. 10 get 10 pay tins tax tho NanoanS VIII
have TO borrow or mortgage their land The Germans
know this AID they threatening the natives "lth
punishment by nanof-war II they 10 not MORTGAGE 10
German isrs ON the day hnfor. the a-~rmbiSg NJ
tn. LEGISLATURE chlsf named Ia arrested "n
charge theft aud put prison. Tue real cause oi
this action that lana~cn d ~d that D." wa, cai
there American mani" war o-ming ani this had
been reported to the magistrate who held him ul-
Ianascn released from prssn by TIE American
ConsulGen who severely rebuked the magistrate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-28
pUSHIyG cHrrcB WORK AMOyG SKAuEN.

The Protestant Episcopal Church Missionary Society
for Seanen celebrated It's forty third anniversary last
nj hit at Christ Church. Ffthave Tho society has
four missions in the shipping district In this city
and enc at Basin Brooklyn Those in this city
are at the foot OF Pike St, at Csentes Slip No. JJ3
Pearst. and No. 3il Vests There is s-s Seanens
Homo Franklin Square under tho charge Of the
ciety.
the Rev Reese f. Alsop Of IT. Anna Church. Brooklyn
lie extOlled the good men who carrying on tho
w.fk OF mercy among the poor seamen. and made a
strong appeal Ia his hearers 10 do all IN heir power .
carry mis- ion work. Within the chancrrai dur
ing the services tho Rev. Robert T. Walker. in
charge floating Church OF our Saviour. the ns
foot OF Pike st called the Kew. 1hOinas A.
Hylani In charge OF the West street Nilsson. aud the
Rev Isaac Mcclure who directs the Cocnes Sip and
Erie Basin MISSIONS All OF them told briefly OF this work
aud the good the missions were doing among the soanen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-28
, cBtzy CHIvAuAy sHOr on 4 TEAM.

SAT- LAKE.. Utnh. Nov. 27.-Ihero was an exciting
time on the Denver and Rio Granle westbound train to
day LEO shua. Chnamas, locked himself In closet
and refused 10 como Whoa the crew changed at
Grand Junction the retiring conductor warned tho In
coming conductor John Cor,k NJ the Chinalnsns
presence Thirty mss OF Grand Junction Brake
inan Canning "a - box znd broke In the tausoa To
get tho Chiu .man cut suddenly tho door opened ana
Lee Shupg sprung out with knife In hts hand. AMI
ado lungs at the brakeman. narrowly missing hlu
Canning ran 10 tho next ear Shuug then ran hnuoa.
tcrrorLag the thirty passengers IN tho ear is str ck
at George rckbrllke LAYING open his stomach Ivy TINS
lime all In the wild with terror. Canning came
wi drawn revolver and shot the Chnapah thros
times killing him almost instastly Tho train "rrlNoi
here mis- evening with tho Chinaman, who IL supposed
have been a maniac. Hsckbrldgs was taken 10 tho
hos pllal. and will die befs msrsing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-28
n and the plurality for each successful candilate
NURDERED BY HORSL-THILUES.
DEPUTY MARSHAL, A ROBBER AND A WOMAN
KIrIFD-IWD MFN HURT.

DEPUTY MARSH\G, ROBBER AND WOMAN
KILIED-IWO MrN HURT.
FoRr SMITH. Ark. Nov. 27.-Depuiy Marshal Frank
Dalton J. g. Colo crossed river into the Cherokee
Nauon O'Clock this morning 10 arrest hsrsc-thief
AMI whiskcy pc llsr nancl smith. they told
tent the heyan Ter place. about mile ANA a
mali from here Arriving At tic tent. Cole rode mp
-idc AM Dalton on the other Seeing man at tho
door OF the tent Dalton inquired for Smith. who rushed
ont pi.io. in hanI. Dalton sad
"Don't shoot want no trous,c." But Smith fired.
shooting him IN the left breast infctine mortal wound
Dltos fell from his horse with the La OF h- pistol
caught at haltcock. Cole shot Smith he turned
re-enter the tent Then woman ont
with chilli in her arms. AMI man named
DIXON followed her Cole. who hd di-mountcd. stepped
backward. but his spur catching in tent cori, he
trppcd and fell Dixon then nrei at him before he
could rise. putting ball through hI cyercoat and a.
he him the right breast cole tried 70 shoot
him. bat tao womin caught hi' Winchc'tsr quickly
Jerking Loose. however. he hre. shooting Dixon IN the
-uSller lie then backed 10 tree ami regular nght
fol ved In which the wife o. Dixon accidentally
Killed. and hulets put tnrsugh Goes coat.
tiuIng chance Il to.c hufrtrl OF foot,
his hOr~r ht,ing rim on during tho uglt en- he had
gon" snort distance man came "lt % The tent ani
app CACHED Da on. vhp badly wOuude !. and head
L. OF hi. appeal, FOR la. life. r-d bullets INFO his
head causing Instant Heath. ~ItL died from L.s wound,
~ 3 pclsck ms afternoon. DyOn Il now Ia the nltci
state. jail hospital AMI Mrs u Non i dead.
IowIey. tue who kioi Dalton Is still az large
bur VIII probably b. cdstursl al OF tAc MarshLIs
force are securing the country fot ham.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-28
OPERATIONS OF THE MINIS.
INTERESTING FIGURES CONCERNING GOLD Az


INTERESTING FIGURES CONCEENING GOLD AND
SILVER COIN.
WAsHISGTON, Nov 27-The Director OF the Mint in his
annual repsrt that the value OF the gold and silver
received at minis and assay offices during the year
was greater than IN any previous year since 1881 The
value of the gold deposited was SGS,223,O73 In add
ton there was redeposts of the value Of sl5,l93706
making the total values OF tue gold deposited
Ss34l677o against $40 COG 53f 81 In 1886. being
excess OF slO244 The value OF the silver depsstei
and purchased was s47 7jG9ls. In addition there were
redeposIs Of silver amounting to SiG2 49, making the
total value the silver deposited and purchased cacu
lated at the coining rate. $iS,2l9O3l. against
49,, 917 .O26 in the preceding year an excess Of
$1,000. 0O5.
OF the gold deposited s32973027 was OF domestic
production, S22.57l.32s of foreign gold bu.lioa'
So s9G5l2 OF feregn gold coin, SjlG.0s4 OF United
States gold ooin aud - 26J.2l9 ofoid material
II the trade dollars redeemed coined into subsidiary
silver the profit exclusive OF operative wastage Will he
$G3 574 II coined into standard silver DO aT $93oo
The total earning OF tile mns from all sources amounted
to $ssi2sl9 AID the total expenses and losses OF al
KINDS to 81 .437. 432
Revised estimates OF the production OF gold and silver
world for the calen 1888 1884 1850 ana
1856 are presented as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-28
MIR. CARLISLE AND THE COMMITTEES.

H., u l.
THE AUTOCRAT OF THE HOUSE FoK1lFlING HIM
SELF AGAINST THE ATTACK OF 1fIoBE.
WASHINGTON. Nov. - (Spccdb.-A southern Demo
cratic Congressman is quoted SAYING that MI.
Carlisle feels good deal embarrassed by the contest
of Ihobc for his seat And yet, although the speaker
ship caucus Will not be held until saturday night he
is understood to be engaged in reviewing the Demo
cratic membership of the House with view 10 Inc
formation of committees. Mr. Carlisle, OF course,
would not do th, If he did feel sure of reelection
to the sIcakership Probably it is wise for him to
take time by the foreloch. 1t may DE remembered
that with the help of Colonel Morrison two years
ago he was able to announce tho committees uhtll
January :, exactly month after the assembling oi
Congress, that the first five or siA weeks oil The
session were absolutely barren OF legislation 80 lar
as the House was concerned
II is minated that on account OF The contest ioF
hi, seat Mr.. Carlisle will call some other member Oi
the House 10 the chair to appoint the Committee on
Elections. That will amount to Iothing moro than
petence in fact. although Mr.. Carses partsaIls Try
10 mako IL appear that by this simple act he VIII TO
ljeNe himself wholly fOm the exercise OF any
encc in the determination of the contest Every fair
minded man familiar with tho organization Ol INC
House and the conduct of its business knows better
There are forty : standing committees besides inc
Elections Committee These committees VIII Do aIe
pointed by Mr.. Carlisle. Does anybody suppose that
The Democrats Who receive committee appointments
will vote 10 seat 1hObe matter how good case no
NAV have! The Speaker j. virtually an auiOcfdl,
with power 10 reward his friends and silence his OPP
IOIcri> Decs Ally body suppose that the Democrat
who has received favOiS al the hands OF the SIeaker.
or who has boon accorded only his nights under the
rules. will vote to unscat him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-28
THE TEMPERANCE ISSUE ~ NEwroRK.

TIE TENPERANCE ISSUE ~ NEW YORK
Chairman COoper Of Peansurdnia IN The Phidd,iDhid
"Ihavr been I'D in New.York State for a week and
I've studied the situation there ahd md that hish
license Is To be the great issue In tho Presdoh' cam
pxien The men Ia NewYOrk State who voted Ter high
cers were IN almost instance returned TO their
seat In tho Senate or House Of Assembly Why. the
and mattsrs spent nearly million dollars TO
defeat that measure"
Charm an Cooper asked II he didn't think Blaine
would receive great ovation his return from Europe
bs prevent he sught to- said the state chair
mas Z" don't think ~ would be a good scheme unless
IL WAS inst before the election. believe Blaine viii run
better than he did before and that there Will he
bigger veto him In this State than there was In 1884
that state IL Republican, IA shown BY tho
great for Hart there will 10 ne sort made by tho
spnbcAa party to bring out the Presidential vote Tho
people will 90 the polls without being asked and vote
Tor Blaine"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-28
rrRoAR ~ THE cENrfiL LAEoR rNIoN
HE REi VERY ESGINEEGs ENCLrDRD-IHE wAIr-

HE HEl VERY ENGlNIEkN ENtll DID lhf W All
TRS FIGHT BROUGHT Up.
Yesterdays mertiug 81 the Central Labsr Union
one OF the uofsic.t that The organization has hcli
Tic p;inc oa subject for settlement the Application
o. the l.rr very FOR nherp TniS sPPicl
lion has taken mp tho time 81 many meetings aud iis
hral settlement = n rrIisf those wis opposed
=, well 20, those VINO favored H. ". .. Cloves spoSo
against aduittlns the lnol. lie ,! the Brewery In
queer, bad deserted rr.,sn body. tc Ec,nric In
gincrr. and ia d.ne rslaJ thns. the
u.n in that ira 10 Trca HAllsr. delegate from tho
cloves, Hs sali that the opposition ~ tho delegates
to the admission of the organif iton wa, duo
t. the oppo-it OF the knl.its o. Labor. aui that II
wa, the du'y Of tho Central Labor Cn.pn TO admit
them James Mckim. 81 tho Carpenters Unon. sad
that the knight. o. Labor n,t opposing the aPPp-
cation. but The record OF the nuOn vas agansi IT,
vote WA, finally ana the organization cAcIuod
By a vote OF - to -
Iir a. the iiinc that the speechc, wsro being made
II va. alms.t impossible FOR tho chairman 20
preserve order Hl.scs AMI cheers followed
each other 80 rapidly hat for minute.
nothing -e conld be- heard Whom tho result say
obiAinsI cursr after cheer followed. AID 10 was 'ome
fmo before bushes, 81 tho meeting csuli 10 con
tEurl.
Another matisr hat ioo~ considerable time was tho
fro if. %. toe Aaitrf, Iglln Aud Fars Ard frirh
Irnprr.ors A-.O-lat Tho waters claimed hat tho
byits- ~ the fropr" orf Association iepifn' 'A'u
I.ctnbrr ~ flTnl.u to ms1brrt OF Inc A"'"'i'
ton with a black lis. ~ all discharged
WATERS TINS the non employment
o. a large number Of mcn. Tho waters ara gpsK 10
anirinr tnAt the black in-us gwen all
The employ tno association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-28

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. - .SpccirD. A s,r-et-car
driven by rcity differing from all others which uss
this motor. Is being tried in this city Tie source OF
power electricity accumulators secondary
and UTILIZED b. electric motors which are gsared
the ax-s. The Is much arser than the ordinary
street and believed be the longest street railway
car In tue world IL all thirty feet and It's
inside measurement twenty-five feet IL Is mounted
- trucks each having four wheels ami eac1 truck
hear, an taepe sdcnt elrc ric motor EIcert for
ar does differ general appesfsnce NOm
large used by the Traction 'smpany The rc'
COMPANY Is puttiss IN large shops AT twenty
secsntst and M4shugtonAye. To Manufacture elrcti
machinery Tor street cars he Will not lie ~ us
there but the batteries motor geArins and ap
pliauce will be- adapted TO them The company proposes
bull ling ly the apparatus FOR cars driven ny sior'
axe battery. but also otner forms WITH overhead con
ductors and smliar systems